Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My best friend, I could not believe the news that I got 2 weeks ago today. When that phone call came in a 6 A.M Wednesday morning and I saw it was your wife, I did not want to answer it because I knew the news was not good. You and I had some of the best times of our lives together. Playing in Down N Dirty, man we have some stories from that band. Then we hit the Christian Rock scene with DFC that is when you made the most important decision of you life you asked Christ into your life and that is one of the happiest times I have ever seen you. We also had great times in that band but it was time to move on to other opportunities so we did and started doing the DJ stuff and that was some of the best times of my life doing that. Now it is going to be so hard to do the songs that we did together like Pour Some Sugar On Me, Drift Away and Wanted Dead Or Alive. I was playing Wanted Dead Or Alive on the guitar just the other day and got about half way through it and broke down I don’t know if I will ever be able to do those songs live again. I am going to miss you my brother from a different mother as we liked to tell people.

Love you man.

R.I.P

Paul

Paul Perry
Brother from a different mother

August 20, 2008

I remember you, Dennis, from our childhood. See you in heaven! Thank you for all you sacrificed in your line of work for us!
Beth

Beth
childhood friend

August 18, 2008

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

August 16, 2008

I have known Dennis since birth and our lives have crossed in many different ways, at different times in our lives, but one thing always ended up the same, our path never steered from our friendship. Dennis has always been very special to me. I dont think anyone else in my life has known me as well as him. He was always a friend, family. We have always said our families were an extension of each others. We all have wonderful memories that will be cherished. He is still with us, not physically, but in our hearts. He would want for us to remember all the good times, all the fun and smile about them. He added something special to my life and everyone's lives he has touched. There is not much understanding to why he had to go, why now when he finally found the true love and happiness he always dreamed of, and his life was so complete. But as he said so many times, "Everything happens for a reason." Trust that God knows His reasons for calling Dennis home. God knows our loss and of our pain. He will comfort and keep us and keep Dennis safe until the time he calls us home and we are all once again together. Miss Dennis, Hold his memories dear, but also rejoice that he is with our Lord, happy and free, watching over us and waiting to greet us one day. Learn from this, always tell your loved ones how you feel about them, always tell them how much they are loved by you, speak to them as if its the last time you ever will, because unfortunately, we never know when that final day will come. Godspeed Dennis, you are TRULY loved and will be UNBEARABLY missed. Forever in my heart.

Lisa Helton (Craft)
Lifelong Friend

August 15, 2008

God speed Brother... we commend and honor your sacrafice!!!

#101
EPPD MN

August 15, 2008

Thank you for your service, sir. My prayers go out to your wife & children. May they be constantly reminded of how deep of an impact that you left on this earth, and your community. There are no words that can express the kind of respect I have for people such as yourself. I visit this website often to remember those who dedicate their lives to making this world a better place. God rest.

Laura
Philadelphia, PA

August 14, 2008

May our Lord protect your family and friends during this tragic time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest well now my friend, you've earned it!

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

August 14, 2008

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Compton. May God comfort you all.

Another Hero taken too soon.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

August 14, 2008

RIP BRO

Q132
LEO

August 13, 2008

All of heaven hushed when God announced his arrival.

Anonymous

August 13, 2008

Dennis/ DJ SPIKEY D/ S535,

A week ago today, you left this world. All we have left to hold onto are the memories that we shared with you here on Earth. I am glad I had the opportunity of having you as a friend. You were always a phone call away anytime I needed you. I have never had the opportunity to sing "Picture" with someone who performed just as well as Kid Rock did on the original! Your voice was phenomenal. I will never forget how excited you were the night that you told me you were going to have the opportunity to work at CCSO. You were always smiling but this time the smile was bigger. Im thankful for the times that we were able to share together and it is unfortunate that those times had to end so suddenly.

WE MISS YOU DENNIS!

~ Jessica/ Fancy/ T525

Jessica, T525
Friend, Former CCSO Dispatcher

August 13, 2008

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

August 12, 2008

Dennis – Where do I begin? Well, we started our journey together in elementary school, on our 6th grade trip to New York. Then years passed. We caught up with each other
in 11th grade at the bowling alley. That is when I knew that I had fallen in love with you. But, you always said that you had fallen in love with me in 6th grade. Time went by. In 1988, we were reunited and started living together. In August 1990, we married. In October 1991, we had our Daughter, Tabitha Marie Compton. Our homes resided in Alexandria, King George, Spotsylvania, Port St. Lucie, Florida, and back to Spotsylvania again. The best time of our life together was when we lived Florida. We had always visited Florida and always wanted to move there. Your dreams were to be a Rock Star or a Police Officer. Your dreams did come true Baby! The two bands that you were in “Down and Dirty” and “Soulshaker” meant so much to you. You loved playing your guitar all the time and I mean all the time. I loved your long hair. We were always in competition with each other of who had the longest hair. I was so shocked the day I came home from work and you had cut your hair. Your employment went from Subway to Springfield Auto Parts to Construction to the Federal Government to Dialysis to Your Company with Clay to Pest Control to DJ and then to the Police Force. I’m so proud of you for all of your accomplishments in life. We had been together for so many years. I will always remember the good times that we shared together in our life together and with our Daughter, Tabitha. I have always loved you and will always love you, Always and Forever! Love, Your First Wife, Mary Compton

Mary Compton
First Wife

August 12, 2008

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Compton, and the Colleton County Sheriff's Office. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Deputy Compton, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

August 12, 2008

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

August 11, 2008

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF DEPUTY COMPTON. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH HIS LOVE. TO DEPUTY COMPTON, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 11, 2008

I SEND MY CONDOLENVES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COLLETON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF DEPUTY SHERIFF DENNIS COMPTON. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

DEPUTY SHERIFF DENNIS COMPTON YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW. WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY SHERIFF JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

August 11, 2008

My deepest sympathy to his family, friends and co-workers. God is the Great Healer and He will give you comfort and peace at this very difficult time. My prayers are with you all. God Bless, Rusty Cox, CID Secretary, Asheville P.D., Asheville, NC

Rusty Cox, CID Secretary
Asheville P.D., Asheville, NC

August 11, 2008

May God be with all those are suffering from this tragedy. God Bless you Deputy Compton.

Jennifer Bell Huntsville AL
Mother of a Police Officer

August 11, 2008

What a great loss!! Our prayers are with the family and the sherriff's office that all will continue to move forward and heal.
Sincerely,
Tara Kelley(Downs)and
Chris Downs

Tara Kelley
High school Classmates

August 11, 2008

Rest in Peace brother and my prayers are with your family.

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

August 11, 2008

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

August 11, 2008

"The Final Inspection"

The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass. "Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To my church have you been true?" The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint”. I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep. And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears. I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear. If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand. There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God. "Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

DEPUTY
CHESAPEAKE SHERIFF'S OFFICE, VA

August 11, 2008

Sleep peacefully in God's arms,
Deputy Dennis Compton,
You will never be forgotten, And we thank
you for your service,

My Prayers are with your, Wife, Children, Family,
Friends,and the the Fellow Officers with the
Colleton County Sheriff's Office, SC.

May God lay his healing hand upon your Love
Ones, and you will never be forgotten,

Rest in peace Deputy Compton.

Mother of a Deputy Sheriff,
Maryland.

Anonymous

August 10, 2008

UNCLE DENNIS, YOU WILL BE MISSED GREATLY. WE ALL LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH

Katherine Raines and family
family

August 10, 2008